ABBY
(1973)
First printing of Caines's first picture book, about a Black child who loves hearing the story of her adoption – inscribed by the illustrator with an original drawing of a little kid's face.
African American subject
CHILDREN OF THE SUN
(1980)
First printing of this African folktale-inspired story of the twin children of the Sun and a mortal woman, with elegant illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
MANY THOUSAND GONE
(1993)
First printing of this history of African Americans for young people, profiling prominent figures such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass – with striking black-and-white illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
LI'L SIS AND UNCLE WILLIE
(1991)
Inscribed first printing of this picture book biography of the South Carolina painter William H. Johnson, vividly illustrated with his work.
TANYA'S REUNION
(1995)
Signed first printing of this vibrant story of the magic of family memories, the sequel to Flouroy and Pinkney's THE PATCHWORK QUILT.
THE ALL JAHDU STORYBOOK
(1991)
First edition of these collected tales of Hamilton's beloved trickster character, Jahdu.
TIME-AGO LOST: More Tales of Jahdu
(1973)
First printing of the second Jahdu book of Harlem-based mythologies – this copy inscribed by Hamilton to Elizabeth Shub, one of the editors with whom Hamilton was working on M.C. HIGGINS, THE GREAT which would go on to win the Newbery Medal.
BEARSKIN
(1997)
Signed first printing of this beautifully illustrated reinterpretation of Pyle's THE WONDER CLOCK, following the heroics of a boy raised by a bear.
HERE COMES TAGALONG
(1971)
Signed first printing of this cyclical story of growing up and finding your own friends to play with – with original drawing by Steven Kellogg.
JOHN HENRY
(1994)
Signed first printing of this tale of the larger-than-life US American hero, with lush illustrations by Jerry Pinkney – the 1995 Caldecott Medal winner.
THE OLD AFRICAN
(2005)
Signed first printing of this magical realism tale of "the horrors of slavery and the hope and strength that manage to overcome its grip" (jacket) – with rich watercolor illustrations by Jerry Pinkney.
SAM AND THE TIGERS
(1996)
Signed first printing of this wonderful recreation and reinterpretation of LITTLE BLACK SAMBO by a Black author and Black illustrator, with original Pinkney drawing of a tiger.
THE ALL-I'LL-EVER-WANT CHRISTMAS DOLL
2007
Signed first printing of this Depression-era Christmas story about the kind of gifts money can't buy, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
GOIN' SOMEPLACE SPECIAL
(2001)
Signed first printing of this story about growing up in the segregated US South and the importance of belonging, winner of the 2002 Coretta Scott King Award.
MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND
(1988)
Signed later printing of this story of a girl who wants to dance with the wind – winner of a 1989 Caldecott Honor and the 1989 Coretta Scott King Award.
THE SUNDAY OUTING
(1994)
Signed first printing of this charming story of a young girl's day out with her aunt at the train station, written and illustrated by the the husband and wife team of Gloria Jean and Jerry Pinkney.
THE BOY AND THE GHOST
(1989)
First printing of this interpretation of an old African American ghost story, about a boy whose manners and courage earn him the respect of a spirit.
JOJO'S FLYING SIDE KICK
(1995)
First printing of this story about strength and facing your fears, told through the eyes of a young girl as she works to earn her yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do.
THE DREAM KEEPER AND OTHER POEMS
(1994)
Signed first printing thus of this collection of Langston Hughes poems, with swirling scratchboard illustrations by award-winning artist Brian Pinkney.
THE DARK-THIRTY: SOUTHERN TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
(1992)
Signed first printing of this collection of original spooky stories set in the American South, the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
DUKE ELLINGTON
(1998)
Signed first printing of this picture book biography of the King of Ragtime, the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor.
ELLA FITZGERALD: THE TALE OF A VOCAL VIRTUOSA
(2002)
Signed first printing of this picture book biography of ELLA FITZGERALD, told through the eyes of her feline fan Scat Cat Monroe – with original drawing of Scat Cat by Brian Pinkney.
MIMI'S CHRISTMAS JAM
(2001)
First printing of this story of an early 20th-century New York family Christmas that was saved by some very special jam – with publisher's review slip.
THE FAITHFUL FRIEND
(1995)
Signed first printing of this Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor-winning adaptation of a West Indian folktale full of "romance, intrigue, and incomparable courage" (jacket), with rich illustrations by Brian Pinkney.
SUKEY AND THE MERMAID
(1992)
Signed first printing of this folktale of South Carolina featuring help from a mermaid, winner of the Coretta Scott King award.
